In Amapá, Brazil, a harrowing incident caught on security footage showed a woman rescuing an 11-year-old autistic girl from the grasp of a 48-year-old man suspected of attempting to sexually abuse her. The event took place on Friday afternoon in Santana, where the suspect, taking advantage of the child's distress during a crisis, approached her under the pretext of offering help. However, reports indicate that rather than assisting, he inappropriately touched the girl while attempting to coerce her with a bundle of cash to follow him.

The police, led by Delegate Katiuscia Pinheiro, reported that the suspect was already on an electronic monitoring bracelet due to a prior criminal record that includes robbery. The suspect's actions were characterized as a gross exploitation of the child's vulnerability during her crisis, a situation that could have escalated further had it not been for the swift intervention of the passerby who noticed the situation and acted accordingly.

As of now, the suspect is set to appear in a custody hearing on Saturday, and his extensive criminal history raises serious concerns about community safety and the protection of vulnerable individuals. The police continue to highlight the importance of vigilance in such situations to prevent potential crimes against children, emphasizing the critical role that bystanders can play in intervening in such dangerous circumstances.